Dara Lyn Stutzman, 50, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, stepped into heaven on April 22, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1975, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Earl and Lora Stutzman.

Dara was a proud graduate of Will Rogers High School and dedicated 28 years of service as a dental assistant with MJT Dentistry. She was known for her caring and compassionate heart, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Dara was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Kaela Valdez and husband Eric; her cherished grandchildren, James Isaac Valdez, Lorenzo Ruben Valdez, and Gabriel Paul Valdez; her parents, Earl Stutzman and wife Donna, and Lora Stutzman; her brother, Jerrod Stutzman and wife Melissa and their daughters, Abigail and Brynn; her sister, Catherine Suder and husband Kristopher, nephew Tyler Suder and wife Dayhanna and their son Jude Atlas Suder; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

A service to celebrate Dara’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 10513 E. Admiral Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main Street, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 918-247-7373.